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Echinopsis

Echinopsistrichosa

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Echinopsis (ek-in-OP-sis)
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Synonym
Trichocereus trichosus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | January 2005 | neutral

Nine inch long Funnel-like white flowers with brown and white hairs. Columnar-like and mostly solitary.

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